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Inspection visit

Inspection

HIGHLANDS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARECMS #3956831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels between 71 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit on two of two floors (Second and Third floors). Findings include: Observation of the facility on October 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM revealed the following temperatures: Second Floor: Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 82 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 82 degrees Fahrenheit Second Floor Medication room [ROOM NUMBER].4 degrees Fahrenheit Third Floor: Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 88 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 87 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 395683 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395683 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare 918 Main Street Laporte, PA 18626 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584 Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 88 degrees Fahrenheit Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 85 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 84 degrees Fahrenheit Residents Affected - Some Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 83 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 85 degrees Fahrenheit Resident room [ROOM NUMBER], 86 degrees Fahrenheit Third Floor Hallway 83 degrees Fahrenheit Third Floor Medication room [ROOM NUMBER] degrees Fahrenheit Interview with Resident 1 at 3:03 PM revealed that, it is too warm in here. Interview with Resident 2 at 3:04 PM she stated her room is too hot, and she prefers it to be between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Interview with Resident 7 at 3:24 PM they stated it is always hot in the facility, fans help a little to move air. Interview with Resident 10 at 3:31 PM he stated his room has gotten as hot as 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Interview with Residents 11 and 12 at 3:39 PM they stated it often gets hot in the facility, and staff offer fans to help, but they don't help much. Interview with Resident 13 at 3:47 PM confirmed that the facility is too warm. Interview with Resident 3 at 3:52 PM she stated her room gets warm on sunny days, fans cool it down some, but still above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Interview with Resident 5 at 4:05 PM he stated his room, dining room, and hallways are often warm. Interview with Resident 6 at 4:12 PM they stated it gets hot in the facility when it's nice outside. Interview with the Director of Nursing and Employee 1 (maintenance director) on October 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM confirmed the warm temperatures in the building. Employee 1 stated they are unable to control the temperatures in the facility due to needing to replace the chiller and control panel. Employee 1 stated the facility has received approval to replace the chiller but does not have a date when repairs will happen. Employee 1 indicated they have not yet received approval to replace the control panel. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395683 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395683 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare 918 Main Street Laporte, PA 18626 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584 The facility failed to maintain safe and comfortable temperatures. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 483.10(i)(1)-(7) Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment Previously cited deficiency 02/09/24 Residents Affected - Some 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(2.1) Management FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395683 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 19, 2024 survey of HIGHLANDS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE?

This was a inspection survey of HIGHLANDS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on October 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HIGHLANDS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE on October 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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